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such duties as you may see proper to assign to me.  I should prefer an appointment in this, or some adjoining County if possible but am not at all particular on that subject.

I most respectfully refer you for further information as regards character, capability &c, to Lieut Col Mitchell 63" U.S.C. Inf.  Maj G.D. Reynolds 6" U.S.C.A. Hy  Capt D.L. Jones 63" U.S.C.I & others I might name.

Hoping this request may meet your early & favorable consideration.

I have the honor to remain
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt Servt
W.H. Gibbs

Col Saml Thomas
Asst. Com. Bureau
Freedmen Refugees and
Abandoned Lands
State of Mississippi

Transcription Notes:
U.S.C.I = US Colored Infantry U.S.C.A. Hy. = US Colored Artillery Heavy